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Mate Puzzle (903)

After the setup move Qxg5, it is White to move. Find the forcing continuation before checking the solution.

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Position after Qxg5. White to move.
Puzzle ID
0cQCO
Rating
903
Side to move
White
Themes
Mate, Mate in 1, Opening
Material
Material is level
FEN
r1b2knr/pp4p1/1bp4p/3BPPqQ/3P4/2P5/PP4PP/RN3R1K w - - 0 16

What to look for

Calculate a forcing checkmate sequence.

MateMate in 1Opening

Solution

16. Qf7#

The full forcing line from the source position is:

15... Qxg5 16. Qf7#

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